The brochure includes work practices that may be used to avoid asbestos exposure. It also summarizes existing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulatory requirements for professional automotive mechanics. When finalized, the brochure will supersede the existing Guidance for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Auto Mechanics, known as the "Gold Book."

From Safetyonline
8/23/2006

The Environmental Protection Agency is updating its guidance to protect the health of auto mechanics with the release of a draft brochure entitled, Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers. The brochure contains information for both automotive professionals and home mechanics. EPA is providing the public 60 days to comment on the brochure.

Asbestos is the common name given to a number of naturally occurring mineral fibers that have been used in manufactured goods due to their high tensile strength, resistance to heat, and chemical stability. Because of these properties, asbestos fibers have been used in a number of products, including automobile clutch and brake parts...(Read More)

"Dust created by working with and around asbestos and asbestos-containing products would permeate the person and clothing of the plaintiff's spouse," the complaint states. "This dust contained asbestos fiber."

Monday, August 28, 2006

By Steve Gonzalez - Edwardsville Bureau

Ripsime Darbinian of California claims exposure to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing caused her to develop mesothelioma.

She filed suit against Bondex International, Garlock Incorporated, Georgia-Pacific, John Crane, Owens-Illinois, RPM International and Young Insulation Group in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 23.

Though her home is thousands of miles away, she claims John Crane is an Illinois corporation, organized and existing pursuant to Illinois law and is doing business in Madison County.

Darbinian claims her husband Toros was employed as a truck driver, technician and repairman at various locations and would on many occasions work with and around asbestos and asbestos containing products...(Read More)

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